EVS Lead

Job Title & Specialty Area: EVS III Lead Department: EVS Location: Dallas Shift: All shifts Job Type: (On-Site, this position will be hired as a temp hire until proven skills) Why Children's Health? At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all. Summary Responsible for executing the daily duties required to establish and maintain a safe, hygienic and aesthetically pleasing care environment. Provide corrective cleansing action for rooms and public areas while engaged in contact with staff, visitors, patients and patient's families as needed. Contact may include physical, psychological, educational and safety related and should be appropriate to the specific demographics of patients served in assigned service areas. Responsible for timely cleaning of rooms, floors in corridors and other assigned areas to meet established cleanliness and infection control standards. EVS Technician 3 is to ensure cleansing standards are according to the Association for Health Care Environment (AHE) publication Practice Guidance for Health Care Environmental Cleaning policies as the EVS Tech 3 is an essential contributor to cleaning, disinfection, infection prevention and patient experience. This role will initially be filled as a temporary position. Based on demonstrated performance and accountability, the employee may be eligible for conversion to a Children’s Health position. Responsibilities Assist supervisors with daily operations to help guide the team members and demonstrate leadership qualities. Responsible for cleaning and disinfection, of patient care areas including but not limited to daily occupied and discharge/transfer, clinical, ancillary, support services; cleansing not limited to, dusting, vacuuming, gathering and disposing of trash and waste materials, removing linens, cleaning and disinfecting bathrooms and/or patient rooms, cleaning and disinfecting fixtures, wet mopping and other similar duties. Maintain assigned equipment/cleaning carts for cleanliness and have repairs made as needed. Keeps stock and restocks of supplies and equipment as needed. Regulated medical, recycle, solid, and hazardous). Take corrective action for unsatisfactory cleanliness when observe d in any area of the hospital, i.e., removing litter in public areas. Respectfully listens to viewpoints and ideas of others; Able to train employees with a respectable disposition; able to motivate, encourage and use positive approach to training Work Experience At least 1 year of related experience and able to demonstrate effective use of computers and/or movable devices for job performance activities required EDUCATION High school diploma or GED preferred LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) certification from the Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE); within first year of hire. 1 Year required Either one of these: Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician (CSCT) certification or a Certified Non-Acute Care Cleaning (CNACC) from the Association for the Health Care Environment; within first year of hire year required A Place Where You Belong We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute. Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care For You Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years. 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks) Caregiver Leave Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Children's Health